Tag Archive: betting spread

You might be surprised at how many sports bettors think that sportsbooks make their money from losing bets alone. They are completely unaware that the winners also pay. This is the Vig. You can look upon it as the sportsbook's commission. And furthermore, you'll pay it on every wager you make. What's even more sneaky, is that the bookmakers actually control the odds you're betting on. In some ways, this is a form of market manipulation. It ensures that the sportsbook always ends up the winner.